Wood sculpture, 'Abstract Kissing I'

This outstanding suar wood carving by Nyoman Karsa demonstrates the artisan's consummate ability to create abstract scenes full of emotion and energy. Displaying a man and woman engaged in a sensuous kiss, the sinuous contours of the piece mesh the two bodies together, representing the united soul of two people in love. A romantic piece that makes a perfect gift for that special someone. Made in Indonesia.

Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture

7.9" H x 5.9" W x 2.0" D

Weight: 0.6 lb

Suar wood

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Artisan: Nyoman Karsa

"My name is Nyoman Karsa and I was born on December 31, 1967. I learned woodcarving from my father and the senior artists of my village, for example, the famous Wayan Winten. I have worked in my own art studio and shop since 1987.

"I usually carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each of the woods has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Ebony comes from Sulawesi, while the others grow locally. Mass media and the everyday traditional lifestyle of our environment and community are the sources of my inspiration. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dances, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures.

"When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind, making an image of how it would look on a log or a piece of wood. I make a draft on the wood piece, chiseling the initial form and detailing the parts, finishing it off by smoothing and polishing."